provistead@aol.com The English curriculum is comprised of grammar, vocabulary, and writing.
Objectives:
Understand the parts of speech
Demonstrate correct English usage and punctuation
Increase working vocabulary
Write five paragraph essays cohesively in a variety of genres utilizing the Six plus One Traits of Writing
Grammar Usage and Mechanics
Parts of Speech ▪ Sentence Structure
Usage ▪ Agreement Mechanics/Conventions
Vocabulary: Systematic instruction is provided on 300 plus words Literal and figurative definitions ▪ antonyms/synonyms ▪ Latin and Greek roots Weekly testing, cumulative testing every third unit
Writing: Writer’s notebook students write to directed prompts or free choice daily. Students will write narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays.
Homework: Vocabulary homework assigned M-W. Grammar homework will augment classroom instruction and provide preparation for upcoming assessments.
Grading: All assigned work will carry a point value. Final grades will consist of quizzes, tests, class work, homework, writing journal and assignments. Lack of homework completion will impact grades negatively.
Supplies: Composition book ▪ Spiral notebook/binder* ▪ note cards* ▪pens/pencils
Junior High English 20011-12
Mrs. Smith
301 649-3555 x131
provistead@aol.comThe English curriculum is comprised of grammar, vocabulary, and writing.
Objectives:
Grammar Usage and Mechanics
Vocabulary:
Systematic instruction is provided on 300 plus words
Literal and figurative definitions ▪ antonyms/synonyms ▪ Latin and Greek roots
Weekly testing, cumulative testing every third unit
Writing:
Writer’s notebook students write to directed prompts or free choice daily.
Students will write narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays.
Homework:
Vocabulary homework assigned M-W. Grammar homework will augment classroom instruction and provide preparation for upcoming assessments.
Grading:
All assigned work will carry a point value.
Final grades will consist of quizzes, tests, class work, homework, writing journal and assignments. Lack of homework completion will impact grades negatively.
Supplies:
Composition book ▪ Spiral notebook/binder* ▪ note cards* ▪pens/pencils